Research on the Historical and Humanistic Values of Urban Ancient Trees and Environmental Evaluation
Authors:
Wei Zhou
ISBN: 978-617-95395-3-4
ISBN: 978-617-95395-3-4 (eBook)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61786/rhhv2025-2
Publisher LLC "Scientific journals"
Published – January, 2025
Language – English
Number of pages – 122 pages
Rights: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
The monograph examines the historical, humanistic and ecological aspects of ancient urban trees, emphasizing their role as living monuments and ecological energy sources in the urban environment. The historical significance of these trees is examined, tracing their origin and their relationship to urban development and cultural heritage. The humanistic values of ancient trees are analyzed, emphasizing their cultural, spiritual and educational contribution to the development of urban societies. In addition, the study assesses the environmental impact of ancient trees, emphasizing their ecological functions, including biodiversity support, climate regulation and carbon sequestration. Combining historical documents with dendrochronology, this monograph provides a comprehensive understanding of the significance of ancient urban trees and their conservation needs. It synthesizes perspectives from urban ecology, cultural studies, and environmental science to suggest strategies for preserving these natural monuments. This work is a valuable resource for scientists, urban planners and conservationists, offering perspectives on sustainable urban development and the integration of natural heritage into modern cities.
Wei Zhou, born in April 1987, is an assistant research fellow and currently a full-time teacher at the School of Art and Design in Guilin University of Electronic Technology in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. He obtained his PhD from College of Landscape Architecture and Art in Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, with research interests in landscape plant planning, ornamental plant design, and landscape ecology. In the past five years, he chaired one provincial-level project, one municipal-level project, and two university-level projects. Besides, he participated in two provincial-level projects and several municipal-level projects. He is the author of the number of scientific articles published in the scientific peer-reviewed journals.
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